Per diem LPN

Category

On-call/Per Diem/Relief

Job Location

460 Quincy Ave, Quincy, Massachusetts

Tracking Code

6633

Position Type

PRN

The Crisis Stabilization Unit, an integral part of the Aspire Health Alliance's emergency services, provides a stabilizing alternative to hospitalization with a focus on retaining connections to family and community to an intensely supervised outpatient setting. The unit offers individuals access to six on-site beds during times of crisis. Clients staying in the Crisis Stabilization Unit have immediate access to crisis clinicians and to a broad range of community programs. Length of stay is generally one to three days, but is flexible to meet individual needs.

LPNs works to provide specialized care to consumers in a 24-hour crisis stabilization setting. Responsible for: Monitoring and Documenting medication self administration during clients’ stay; Monitoring client physical medical issues and working with Mental Health Workers to arrange for acute medical care for clients when needed; Facilitating health and wellness groups and activities; Delivering treatment interventions that are strength based and solution-focused; Encouraging consumer completed risk management/safety plans and Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP); Coordinating with clients’ outpatient and CCS care providers; Completing documentation per shift as assigned; Participating in ongoing required training.

Required Skills

• Familiarity with Recovery oriented treatment for severe mental illness (preferred)
• Must demonstrate the following characteristics: reliable, responsible, team player, ability to grow and learn in the position, detail-oriented, organized, flexible, capacity to provide support and quality care to improve the physical and mental health of individuals served.
• Must be an independent problem-solver, able to work with minimal supervision when necessary
  
  

Required Experience

• One-year experience in an acute mental health and/or dual diagnosis setting (preferred)
• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program
• LPN Certification (required)
  
  

Aspire Health Alliance is committed to and passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate, support and promote diversity of thought, culture, and backgrounds. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, we base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. Aspire Health Alliance strives to fully reflect the clients and communities we serve and believes that a diversity of interests and cultures leads to a stronger and more innovative organization.